An Act of Devotion
In May, Harry Connick Jr. premiered a symphony at Carnegie Hall with Orchestra Victoria. He tells us why it was his most significant performance.
August 24, 2026
Jo Litson
Jo Litson is the Editor of Limelight Magazine. She took up the position in late 2018 having joined the magazine as Deputy Editor in 2016. During a 35-year career as an arts journalist she has been a contributor to numerous publications including Limelight, The Australian, The Bulletin, and the Qantas magazine. She was the arts writer and theatre reviewer for The Sunday Telegraph for 12 years until 2018, and has written the labels for the Archibald Prize for the Art Gallery of New South Wales for over 20 years.
Articles by Jo Litson
On Air & Online: Radio and streaming in September 2026
This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
August 24, 2026
Newsworthy: September 2026
A round-up of our recent news reports.
August 24, 2026
Comings and Goings: September 2026
The latest arts appointments and departures.
August 24, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Orchestral, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
On Stage: the events you need to see in September 2026
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
August 24, 2026
Review: Fiddler on the Roof (Trafalgar Theatre Productions)
Jordan Fein's hit UK production of this timeless classic delivers a perfectly balanced portrait of love, hope and resilience in the face of tragedy.
August 7, 2026
Review: Velvet Inferno (Sydney Opera House & Rix Management)
Now in its third iteration, this cabaret-circus confection continues to shake its groove thang with its irresistible disco soundtrack.
July 30, 2026
Review: Ned Kelly: The Musical (Victorian Opera)
Reg Livermore's 1970s passion project gets a fresh charge in this deft Vic Opera revival.
July 28, 2026
Kicking Goals
As her international career goes from strength to strength, Suzie Miller talks about her latest play, Strong is the New Pretty, about the formation of the AFL’s women’s league.
July 20, 2026
Shine Like a Diamond
After starring in A Beautiful Noise on Broadway, Will Swenson agreed to reprise his acclaimed performance as Neil Diamond in Australia. He tells us why.
July 20, 2026
Comings and Goings: August 2026
The latest arts appointments and departures.
July 20, 2026
On Stage: the events you need to see in August 2026
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
July 20, 2026
Newsworthy: August 2026
A round-up of our recent news reports.
July 20, 2026